Social, environmental, and economic barriers are interconnected, and public-private partnerships (PPPs) are key to bringing together the knowledge, expertise, resources, and networks needed to tackle global challenges.

In this editorial series we’ll explore the role of business in supporting access to education and opportunities, and consider the best way to prepare a generation of leaders who understand the importance of sustainable development.

So, your company wants to reduce its landfill waste. Now what? As sustainability reaches top of mind for investors and customers, more companies are beginning to tackle waste in their supply chains in order to boost their green cred.

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The largest annual gathering of EHS and Sustainability managers, directors and vice presidents. Celebrating its 25th year, NAEM's annual conference is dedicated to best practice-sharing for those developing and integrating strategic environmental, health, safety and sustainability programs within their companies. [REGISTER HERE]

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One of the major bottlenecks for solar installs in the US is paperwork. For residential solar installers paperwork can take months, when the actual solar installation only takes a few days. This interview with CEO Eric Alderman of software company SolarNexus profiles their technology for reducing paperwork overhead and reducing solar install cycle time and cost.

SolarNexus Software can reduce cycle time by 30-40% by automating and tracking paperwork electronically, and providing a collaboration platform for all stakeholders of the solar install process. Parties involved in a typical install can include leasing and financing entities, system designers, equipment suppliers and the installer. The company strives to be the common information platform for collaboration, enhancing communication and reducing costs. SolarNexus is also working directly with industry organization such as SolarTech to engage the government in enabling electronic rebate submission and online permitting. As a B Corp that commits to a social and environmental bottom line, SolarNexus is addressing environmental challenges by accelerating the adoption of solar power.

Connie Kwan is a Product Manager and Entrepreneur based in Silicon Valley, CA. She builds teams to deliver products that benefit people, planet and profit. She holds an MBA in Sustainability at Presidio Graduate School and blogs about sustainability and business at Sustainable Thinking: Applied (http://blog.conniekwan.com)